chennai city map

Chennai, the gracious capital city of Tamil Nadu is one of India's major port and the commercial hub of South India and thus it became a metropolitan city and emerged as fourth largest city in the country. Located on a 17km stretch of the Coramandel coast, the city is trisected by the waterways of Cooum and Adyar and the Buckingham Canal. It is a city of courtesy, charm and culture. Temples and Forts, Churches and Beaches, Mosques, Parks and Monuments are all a part of this wonderful city. Many of the indian languages are spoken in Chennai, though the main language of Chennai is Tamil. For travelers with an interest in the colonial history of India, Chennai has much worth exploring and abundant transport operations make other parts of the country readily accessible.

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Area

181 sq km

Altitude

6 metres above sea level

Temperature

Summer-24.0 C-42.0 C Winter-18.0
C-36.0C

Language

English, Hindi, Tamil

STD Code

044

Rainfall

1,300 mm average yearly

Best Time to Visit

September to
March

How to get there

Air :- Chennai is an international airport with flight connections to all major parts of the world, Domestic airlines connect Chennai with all the major cities of India.

Rail:-Regular train services connect Chennai directly with all major cities of the country. Suburban Electric trains run from Beach station to Tambaram and from Central to Gummidipoondi and Arakonam.

Road:-Chennai being gateway to the south is connected by excellent roads to all parts of the south. Taxis, Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available. all types of tourist vehicle are easily available on hir

Places to Visit

Kapalishvara Temple

San Thome Cathedral

St. Thomas Mount

Little Mount Shrine

Fort St. George

St Andrew's Kirik

Goverment Museum

St Mary's Church

Marina

Excursion

Kanchipuram

Mamallapuram

Crocodile Bank

Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary

Dakshina Chitra

Shopping

Chennai is famous for its handlooms, both the exquisite Kancheepuram silk and cottons used for designer sarees, shirts and domestic use.The beautiful Kancheepuram hand woven silk sarees are famous for their pretty temple borders and rich zari ( gold thread) pallavas. Detailed traditional motifs and bright colours with contrasting borders make these sarees absolutely delightful. Take home exquisite souvenirs for your loved ones in silver, copper, bronzed and wood, available in various government emporia and private stores or irresistible jewellery made from uncut precious stones.